: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:21 am  

Big Graeme wrote:

Erm, they owned us for a short period in the Crusaders days just before the Broncos take over...

Don't remember them giving us a big wedge of cash though.

Admittly,but i wonder how much the got from Brisbane when they sold us on?

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:31 pm  

Bikefan wrote:

A bit disappointed by this news. Nothing against Luke Dorn at all, but Scott Hill is very difficult to replace. We were (are!) lucky to have an ex-Aussie international of his class (injuries notwithstanding). I enjoyed watching Dorn score tries when he was with Broncos - but he isn't even in Cas's starting side for a reason.

Will he take up an import spot?

Dorn has been a regular in the staring 13 this year. I am one of a number of fans that will be sad to see Dorn leave. And if indeed he does as predicted move on, I will thank him for his year at the club and wish him the very best next year.

By the way, what's happened to Hill? Is he off home?

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:37 pm  

Riggins wrote:

By the way, what's happened to Hill? Is he off home?

Hill is retiring.

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:21 pm  

Bikefan wrote:

Hill is retiring.

Shame. He looked a class player

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:25 pm  

Bikefan wrote:

Hill is retiring.

I can understand why some of your fans would be concerned with a potential Dorn for Hill movement - Luke is a player i have long admired and he has done a good job for us this season (although his defence is highly suspect!).

The trouble with Dorn as a replacement is that he is a good individual but has limited organizational qualities - Hill on the other hand still looks like a world-class ball-player to me.

I'd have thought though that you'd put your faith in McDermott - if he does bring Dorn in i'm sure he'll balance things out elsewhere.

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:38 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

There is nothing wrong with Cas's stadium, a great old fashioned RL ground, god help us if they are all replaced by souless JJB clones.

Well said that man.

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:19 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

There is nothing wrong with Cas's stadium, a great old fashioned RL ground, god help us if they are all replaced by souless JJB clones.

I would accept that atmosphere is top of the agenda, but amenities are surely something that should be thought of, and that usually comes with a telegenic ground.

The Halliwell-Jones ticks all those boxes; seating for those who want it and standing for those who want it. Mix in modern facilities and you get an old-fashioned feel but you won't have someone pissing in your pocket (or whatever the Ken Bates quote on modern stadia was)

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:00 pm  

I'm sorry but The Jungle is a dump and if we want to move the game forward we need to looking for more. Cas know its a hole as well and are actively seeking a new stadium. We may as well move back to 3 points for a try FFS.

: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:28 pm  

Dave Lister wrote:

I'm sorry but The Jungle is a dump and if we want to move the game forward we need to looking for more. Cas know its a hole as well and are actively seeking a new stadium. We may as well move back to 3 points for a try FFS.

Your just an absolute numpty mate. Even your own fans think so, but hey everyones free to there own opinion, even if it is slightly deluded.

: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:26 am  

TigersAllTheWay wrote:

:roll: Your just an absolute numpty mate. Even your own fans think so, but hey everyones free to there own opinion, even if it is slightly deluded.

'tis true what he says though mate, our ground is a laughing stock in SL and the sooner we move to our new stadium, the better.